Beryl was born in an outstation called Yumurrpa, West of Yuendumu, near the Chilla Well. She walked to Lajamanu and found her husband here. There were no houses here when she arrived in Lajamanu. She had three daughters. Source: Warnayaka Arts & Culture
Nakamara’s painting has been consistently expressive in gesture and cultural content. Beryl is recognised as being one of the long-term stalwarts of the Warlpiri, European defined ‘art movement’ and her works have a distinctive character. Source: Helen Read 2022